Welcome
Aerospace Bristol tells the amazing story of Bristol’s world-class aerospace industry and gives you and your family the chance to step aboard a British icon, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot. Designed, built and tested in Bristol, she was the final Concorde to be built and the last to fly.
There's loads to discover starting from the earliest days of powered flight, through to today's planes and aviation.
Learn about the bold pioneers who took to the skies in flying machines, the men and women who played their part in two world wars and those who dreamed a seemingly-impossible dream of supersonic travel. Plus, you'll get to see the world famous Concorde.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Aerospace GalleriesConcorde HangarAdmissions deskAerospace GalleriesConcorde HangarAerospace Bristol CafeAerospace Bristol shopThere is level access from the car park to:
Outdoor play and seating areaHearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Aerospace Bristol's nearest major railway station is Bristol Parkway and from there you’ll find plenty of taxi services to bring you straight to the museum. For details of train services to Bristol Parkway, please visit the National Rail.
You can also get the Y6 bus towards Southmead or the 19 or 19A towards Cribbs Causeway and get off at High Leaze Road.
Travelling by Metrobus: Our nearest bus stop is Fir Tree Close which is about 15 minutes walk to the museum. This is about 1 mile/1.6km from Aerospace Bristol.
Please visit aerospacebristol.org/find-us for more directions.
Travel by taxi
Parking
Parking at Aerospace Bristol is free and there are 10 accessible car parking spaces close to the museum entrance.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
ADMISSIONS DESK AND SHOP
There are two queue lines at admissions. One queue is for buying and collecting tickets. One queue is for people who already have tickets. This leads you past admissions.
There is level access from the door to the desk. The admissions desk and shop counter has a low-level section.
There is bench seating available in this area.
Getting around inside
Lift
Lift to all floors
Ticket/ information desk
Admissions desk
The entrance to Aerospace Bristol and to the Admissions desk is flat so no ramps or lifts are required.
There are two queue lines at admissions. One queue is for buying and collecting tickets. One queue is for people who already have tickets. This leads you past admissions. There is level access from the door to the desk. The admissions desk and shop counter has a low-level section.
There is bench seating available in this area.
Things to See and Do
Aerospace Galleries
Concorde Hangar
Spectator/ Audience viewing areas
Aerospace Galleries
Concorde Hangar
Public toilet
Aerospace Galleries
We have 3 disabled toilets across the whole site. There are 2 disabled toilets in the main hangar. 1 is registered with Changing Places which has an access code. Our standard disabled toilets have 2 hooks on the door, one is at a low height. It is possible to transfer from the right to the left. There is a low sink with vertical handrails either side. There is a horizontal fold away hand rail to the right of the toilet.
Public toilet
Concorde Hangar
There is 1 disabled toilet in the Concorde hangar. The toilets in the Concorde hangar are located upstairs. These toilets can be accessed by lift.
Shop
Aerospace Bristol shop
The route through the shop displays is accessible by wheelchair. There is a lower section at the till for wheelchair users. There are some high shelves. There is always a member of staff present if you need any assistance.
Place to eat and drink
Aerospace Bristol Cafe
Aerospace Bristol can provide table service in the case of assistance for specific needs such as disability. The café can also provide food for other dietary requirements on request.
There is level access through the café. Chairs are spaced to allow room for wheelchairs but may need to be moved. There is not currently a lower section to the counter. There are some high shelves. There is always a member of staff present if you need any assistance. There is no background music.
Getting around outside
Outdoor play and seating area
There is level access. Some tables in the picnic area have space for wheelchairs. The picnic area is mostly covered. Inside the picnic area there are heaters. The heaters can be turned on.
Customer care support
We can provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free to use. Wheelchairs can be booked in advance via phone, email or at the admissions desk.
We have a hearing loop in the Concorde hangar and Concorde galleries.
There are several locations throughout Aerospace Bristol where mobility scooters or battery powered wheelchairs can be charged. Please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Emergency evacuation procedures
The fire alarm has flashing lights. The fire alarm sounds loudly throughout the buildings. We have emergency procedures in place for disabled visitors. Two buddy system to carry disabled visitors down the stairs.
Customer care support
Some staff are BSL trained or are currently learning BSL. Some staff have experience working with people who have disabilities